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Reading age
12+
Genre
Historical fiction
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Publication date
June 25, 2024
This book provides more insight into the character of Mary Jane from Huckleberry Finn.
Mary Jane, one of the side characters of Huckleberry Finn, shines in this book. It showcases the story of a girl who faced many hardships in the pre-Civil War era. Read on because you’re about to be taken on a daring adventure.
This captivating book centers on the empowerment of young girls, a theme that deeply resonated with me. The author’s attention to detail in depicting the pre-Civil War era and vivid portrayals of daily life during that time truly brought the story to life for me. The historical fiction genre added an extra layer of enjoyment, as it’s a personal favorite of mine.
The main character, Mary Jane, stood out as a remarkable and admirable young girl. Her cousins, Susan and Joanna, were wonderfully endearing characters. Mrs. Captain, a friend of Mary Jane’s, was a delightful and memorable addition to the story, and her kindness left a lasting impact on me.
I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates Huckleberry Finn and has a passion for history.
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About the Author
HOPE JAHREN is a teacher, scientist, and book lover living in Oslo, Norway. Recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Jahren received three Fulbright Awards and was named one of the Brilliant 10 by Popular Science magazine in 2005. She is the author of two nonfiction works, The Story of More and Lab Girl, and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography. Adventures of Mary Jane is her first work of fiction.
